DPT Pool Tables News

Pool and Billiards in the Movies!

We recently found this really cool picture of Al Pacino playing pool from the film Carlito's Way and thought it was probably the coolest pool related movie pic that we'd…

Pool Cue Anatomy

Ok, we all know what a pool cue is, but if we were to ask you to point out the "ferrule" would you have the answer? If not, don't worry,…

Cue Sport Quiz

If you think you know your Billiards, Pool and Snooker trivia, why not take a minute to test your knowledge with our quick Cue Sport Quiz?! Test your knowledge with…

K-9 Ball!

Check out the skills of this talented canine! Sinking doubles, applying a bit of back spin and side spin is no problem for this pooch, check out this video as…

Snooker on the silver screen

(Picture Above: Filmmaker; Oliver Crocker & Neil Foulds) We can't think of too many films that focus on Snooker as the main theme, so it will be interesting to see…

Follow and Draw Shot Tips

A Game of Angles and Power Even if you are at the most basic end of the skill level spectrum, you will probably understand that at the heart of playing…

Top 5 Interesting Snooker Facts

1 - King of the 100 Club  Tony Drago has the record for achieving the fastest century break during play at a Snooker Tournament. Playing in the 1996 UK Championship, the…

6 Tips to Improve Your Pool Game

“Will I have enough room for a pool table at home?”

Disregarding professionals, amateurs and enthusiasts who have more knowledge than most, this question is often at the forefront of the mind of many a person who is looking to a…

DPT’s Tenuous Links with the History of Pool and Billiards

As one of the most established manufacturers of English Pool Tables in Europe, we've stumbled across a few interesting history of pool and billiards facts that you may be surprised…

Sunlight The Arch Enemy of Pool Table Cloth

It's time for more Pool Table Maintenance Tips from DPT! In short, when it comes sunlight and your pool table, over exposure over a period of time will fade the…

IWAN SIMONIS announce the acquisition of Saluc

The Belgian Pool Table cloth manufacturer Iwan Simonis has announced the acquisition of Saluc, the World's leading manufacturer of Pool, Snooker and Billiard Balls today. Both companies products are renowned…